World
Bernie Sanders: “This War Must End Immediately!” Bernie Sanders: “This War Must End Immediately!”
The senator delivered a powerful message on Iran at the No Kings Rally in Minnesota.
Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare
The defense secretary is talking about Iran in bloodcurdling tones of religious extremism—and underscoring how much of a dangerous fanatic he is.
Origins of the Imperial Presidency Origins of the Imperial Presidency
David Sirota on how Trump got the power of a king.
“I Refused to Let the Genocide Steal My Dreams” “I Refused to Let the Genocide Steal My Dreams”
For these medical students in Gaza, completing their studies was an act of defiance.
World Leaders
How the War Has Led to the Largest Disruption of Energy Supplies in Decades How the War Has Led to the Largest Disruption of Energy Supplies in Decades
Unless a resolution is found, the impact is likely to grow.
Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”? Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”?
Barring a few big-ticket victories in this month’s local elections, the French left is more divided than ever—one year from a pivotal fight for the presidency
Africa
The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah
Through Nkrumah’s story, Howard French charts the history of African decolonization and the American civil rights movement.
The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries
With its cobalt and lithium mines, Congo is powering an energy revolution. It contains both the worst horrors of modern metal extraction—and the seeds of a more moral economics.
Mahmood Mamdani’s Uganda Mahmood Mamdani’s Uganda
In his new book Slow Poison, the accomplished anthropologist revisits the Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni years.
Asia
Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It? Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?
It’s time to pursue a more pragmatic strategy—one that prioritizes domestic strength, targeted competition, and continued engagement.
A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal—but Not Yet a “Revolution” A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal—but Not Yet a “Revolution”
Nepal’s “Gen Z revolution” achieved historic and unexpected electoral success—but transformational change remains elusive.
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
Latin America
Dispatch From Cuba Dispatch From Cuba
The Nuestra América Convoy delivers humanitarian aid as US sanctions deepen a humanitarian crisis.
Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba
“I can do anything I want with it,” the president says. Can he?
Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace. Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace.
As Haiti confronts deepening violence and political collapse, calls for military intervention risk repeating a long history of foreign policies that have destabilized the country….
Middle East
Bernie Sanders: “This War Must End Immediately!” Bernie Sanders: “This War Must End Immediately!”
The senator delivered a powerful message on Iran at the No Kings Rally in Minnesota.
Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare Pete Hegseth’s Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare
The defense secretary is talking about Iran in bloodcurdling tones of religious extremism—and underscoring how much of a dangerous fanatic he is.
“I Refused to Let the Genocide Steal My Dreams” “I Refused to Let the Genocide Steal My Dreams”
For these medical students in Gaza, completing their studies was an act of defiance.
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The Politicians Won’t Stop This War. Only the People Can. The Politicians Won’t Stop This War. Only the People Can.
The No Kings movement needs to become a mass anti-war movement.
Mar 27, 2026 / Jeet Heer
The Long History of the US War on Iran—With Spencer Ackerman The Long History of the US War on Iran—With Spencer Ackerman
Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the US and Israeli war on Iran, including the history that led to this moment and what we might see from here.
Mar 27, 2026 / Podcast / Tech Won’t Save Us
Donald Trump Is Losing the Iran War Donald Trump Is Losing the Iran War
Despite his constant declarations of victory, the truth about this conflict is clear.
Mar 27, 2026 / Séamus Malekafzali
Trump’s TV-Warped Brain Is Putting the World in Danger Trump’s TV-Warped Brain Is Putting the World in Danger
The president is experiencing the Iran War almost entirely through misleading video clips—and that’s very bad news for all of us.
Mar 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Israel Is Also Committing Genocide In the West Bank Israel Is Also Committing Genocide In the West Bank
It’s not just Gaza—Israel wants to exterminate all Palestinians, everywhere. We are one people being destroyed as one people.
Mar 26, 2026 / Ahmad Ibsais
“Erasing the Lines”: How Settlers Are Seizing New Regions of the West Bank “Erasing the Lines”: How Settlers Are Seizing New Regions of the West Bank
After decades consolidating their control over Area C, Israeli settlers are expanding into Areas B and A—nominally under Palestinian Authority jurisdiction—and displacing communit…
Mar 24, 2026 / Feature / Oren Ziv with Ariel Caine